June 2022

expand your disability inclusion knowledge

Virtual Learning Sessions

June 8 - 8:00 - 9:30 am CST

"A Trauma-Informed Approach to the Workplace: Best Practices for Supporting Employees Recovering from Trauma" Offered by Disability:IN Minnesota. Presenter: Dr. Allison Battles, PhD, LP. Learn more/register

June 14 - 11:00-12:00 pm CST

"Substance Abuse and Mental Health in the Workplace" Offered by Disability:IN Chicagoland. Presenter: Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC with Great Lakes Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network. Learn more and register

In celebration of National Disability Independence Day and the 32nd anniversary of ADA signed into law.

July 26 - 11:30-12:30 pm CST

"National Disability Independence Day, Celebrating the ADA – A Lived Experience by Joni Thomas" Presenter: Joni Thomas, Nebraska Total Care followed by facilitated discussion. Learn more and register

Disability Inclusion Network

Meetings are 3rd Tuesday each month

9:00 am CST

Partner spotlights from two CDI partners

sharing about their disability inclusion efforts, insights, challenges and successes.

No cost for CDI partners. Prospective

partners may attend 2x as guest.

Learn more and register

June 21 - Black & Veatch and Enterprise Bank & Trust

July 19 - Commerce Bank and Mutual

of Omaha

Connect with us!

8th annual thought leaders forum - July 28

"Leveraging Data to Drive Inclusion" - July 28 at 11:30 am CST led by Meg O'Connell, Founder and CEO of Global Disability Inclusion and Peter Rutigliano, Ph.D, Sr Principal and Data Analytics Leader with Mercer. Make plans to atttend this virtual annual signature event and invite DE&I, HR and Compliance colleagues to learn about this leading topic. L earn more and register

8th annual disability inclusion summit - September 14-15

Our virtual 8th Annual Summit is one of the region's largest featuring national and regional experts on strategies and leading practices to advance disability inclusion in the workplace.

"Elevating Your Disability Inclusion Journey"

September 14 - 10:00 - 2:00 pm CST
September 15 - 12:00 - 4:30 pm CST

Full conference and single day tickets available. Learn more and register

did you know?

2022 Planning Resource Available

The 2022 Calendar of Disability Awareness-Related Dates helps you stay up-to-date on important events and be proactive and intentional in your events planning, awareness and communications. June is "Awareness Month" for: Alzheimer's and Brain, PTSD, and Migraine & Headache, plus others. Check it out on our Resources page.

free workshop for candidates with disabilities

"Boost Your Job Search" FREE Workshop for Candidates - August 23

We are holding our second free virtual workshop for candidates with disabilities. Attendees receive guidance to maximize their online presence in Jobs Ability to accelerate their job search. Community agencies, colleges/universities - invite your clients and students with disabilities to Register and participate!

thank you to our new and renewing partners

ready to advance your disability inclusion efforts?

CDI offers a variety of Partnership Options for business and community agencies. Select the level of benefits, consultation, online job board and other services that best fits your organization's disability inclusion focus. View your Partnership Options. For questions or to learn more contact Darla.

thank you to the 70+ brands in partnership with CDI

GuideStar platinum seal of transparency

We're pleased to announce the Center for Disability Inclusion has earned the GuideStar 2021 Platinum Seal of Transparency!

Check out our GuideStar profile.

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